Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Meghalaya Minister's Coal Remark Sparks Meme Fest
A government minister in Meghalaya said that heavy rain washed away a large amount of coal.
This led to many jokes online, comparing it to a 'coal flood' in Bangladesh.
People made fun of the minister's statement.
A local politician was unhappy with the comment, and the central government is now asking the state government for more information.
The issue stems from a report about the missing coal.
Meghalaya minister's statement about missing coal sparked a social media meme fest.
The minister attributed the loss of 4000 metric tons of coal to heavy rainfall washing it to Bangladesh.
The statement drew criticism, including from a local MP who called it "sad".
The Union Coal Minister assured that clarification would be sought from the state government.
The controversy arose following an interim report on the missing coal.
- Who
- Kyrmen Shylla, a Meghalaya Cabinet Minister; social media users; and other politicians.
- What
- A Meghalaya minister's comment about missing coal caused a social media meme fest.
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Meghalaya and Bangladesh, also on social media platforms.
- Why
- The minister's remark about coal being washed away by rain into Bangladesh triggered the online reaction, following a report on 'missing' coal.
Criticism
Government Response
Statement Interpretation
Criticism
Criticism of the Minister's statement.
Government Response
Minister's explanation for the missing coal.
- Minister
- Kyrmen Shylla
- Portfolio
- Home, Revenue, Disaster Management
- Coal Amount
- 4000 metric tons
- Incident Trigger
- Minister's Statement
- Location of Coal
- Bangladesh